Exciting news – we are expanding to Woburn! More information coming soon.
Exciting news – we are expanding to Woburn! More information coming soon.
From supporting caregivers and families at home to collaborating with educators at school, we’re here to ensure success beyond the walls of our clinic.
At OTA The Koomar Center, we are committed to supporting our clients in varied environments. In addition to therapy it is often beneficial for an individual to have regular opportunities in the home environment to engage in sensory-enriched activities to support optimal self-regulation and participation in daily activities. If a child’s sensory needs are intense, this may require that a specialized sensory environment or sensory space be developed in the home. At OTA we have highly qualified staff with specialized knowledge in sensory integration equipment who can facilitate setting up such a sensory space in your home.
If you are a current client of OTA, the sensory space consultation process involves the following:
A 30–minute consult will take place between your treating therapist or evaluation therapist and the consult therapist to determine the therapeutic goals, special considerations and any safety concerns for the client. The therapists will also discuss which swings, structures and equipment are appropriate to meet the client’s needs.
The consult therapist will contact you directly via phone or email to schedule an appointment time to visit your home and obtain preliminary information on where you want your sensory space to be developed. The home visit will usually last for 1 to 1½ hours (not including travel time). You will be billed for the time required for the visit plus travel time to and from your home (at a reduced travel time rate). It is highly recommended that a contractor or the individual who will be completing the work be present for this visit. During this visit the consult therapist will:
Many individuals that we work with benefit from accommodations designed to help them to be successful across all environments. Your treating therapist will be happy to complete a school visit to observe your child’s performance in the classroom. Following the visit you will receive a report describing accommodations that can be implemented to support your child’s performance.
Teacher conferences, in person or via phone consults, can be scheduled to support a teacher to understand the unique sensory needs of your child. You may also request that your therapist attend your child’s IEP meeting to offer advice about your child’s sensory needs as they pertain to the classroom.
Our therapists are highly trained specialists in pediatrics and sensory integration with many years of clinical experience. We provide clinical training to OT students from a variety of universities as well as to therapists from around the country. We also offer presentations and lectures around the country to parent groups, therapists, educators and other professionals.
Recent presentation topics have included:
Presentations and overviews are tailored to the individual needs of the audience and can involve lecture style presentations as well as case study presentations and equipment demonstrations. To request more information, please email [email protected].
The Spiral Foundation also offers webinars, courses, and “live talks” to educate professionals on Sensory Processing Dysfunction and related topics.
OTA offers consultation to occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and other professionals working with complex clients. A senior therapist or director will review videotapes and reports and then set up a consultation over the telephone or Zoom to offer insight into potential sensory integration challenges and offer recommendations for intervention. These services are billed at an hourly rate. Consultations are also available with our specialty coordinators including.
To set up a consultation please email our executive assistant at [email protected].
At OTA The Koomar Center, we are committed to supporting our clients in varied environments. In addition to therapy it is often beneficial for an individual to have regular opportunities in the home environment to engage in sensory-enriched activities to support optimal self-regulation and participation in daily activities. If a child’s sensory needs are intense, this may require that a specialized sensory environment or sensory space be developed in the home. At OTA we have highly qualified staff with specialized knowledge in sensory integration equipment who can facilitate setting up such a sensory space in your home.
If you are a current client of OTA, the sensory space consultation process involves the following:
A 30–minute consult will take place between your treating therapist or evaluation therapist and the consult therapist to determine the therapeutic goals, special considerations and any safety concerns for the client. The therapists will also discuss which swings, structures and equipment are appropriate to meet the client’s needs.
The consult therapist will contact you directly via phone or email to schedule an appointment time to visit your home and obtain preliminary information on where you want your sensory space to be developed. The home visit will usually last for 1 to 1½ hours (not including travel time). You will be billed for the time required for the visit plus travel time to and from your home (at a reduced travel time rate). It is highly recommended that a contractor or the individual who will be completing the work be present for this visit. During this visit the consult therapist will:
Many individuals that we work with benefit from accommodations designed to help them to be successful across all environments. Your treating therapist will be happy to complete a school visit to observe your child’s performance in the classroom. Following the visit you will receive a report describing accommodations that can be implemented to support your child’s performance.
Teacher conferences, in person or via phone consults, can be scheduled to support a teacher to understand the unique sensory needs of your child. You may also request that your therapist attend your child’s IEP meeting to offer advice about your child’s sensory needs as they pertain to the classroom.
Our therapists are highly trained specialists in pediatrics and sensory integration with many years of clinical experience. We provide clinical training to OT students from a variety of universities as well as to therapists from around the country. We also offer presentations and lectures around the country to parent groups, therapists, educators and other professionals.
Recent presentation topics have included:
Presentations and overviews are tailored to the individual needs of the audience and can involve lecture style presentations as well as case study presentations and equipment demonstrations. To request more information, please email [email protected].
The Spiral Foundation also offers webinars, courses, and “live talks” to educate professionals on Sensory Processing Dysfunction and related topics.
OTA offers consultation to occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and other professionals working with complex clients. A senior therapist or director will review videotapes and reports and then set up a consultation over the telephone or Zoom to offer insight into potential sensory integration challenges and offer recommendations for intervention. These services are billed at an hourly rate. Consultations are also available with our specialty coordinators including.
To set up a consultation please email our executive assistant at [email protected].
Utilize our teams’ unique skills to help inside the home, such as setting up a sensory space for your child, or at school, building IEP plans and conferencing with teachers.
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My son has been getting speech and occupational therapy from OTA for almost six years, and they've helped him make great progress during that time. He currently sees Chanlynn and Anna who are excellent, but everyone there is very skilled. He has a lot of fun there too as he's learning and growing.
We’ve been part of OTA for several years but most recently worked with Anna R. She’s the best! Engaging, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and has our son’s best interests and growth potential at heart. She continues to work wonders with him and we couldn’t be happier!
My son has been going to Koomar Center for the last 4 years and loves it. He has seen Melissa and Erica and really enjoyed working with both therapist. He is excited to go every week and has an awesome progress. Even during pandemic they have found a way to keep OT going and had done an incredible job engaging via ZOOM. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Between the speech therapist, and the OT department they are literally changing the course of my child’s life for the better. My son loves OTA! He has grown so much and has a great time with Anna R. She keeps things fun, communicates well with parents and helps us work through issues as they arise. We are very thankful to have found OTA! Jake is awesome. He’s a great OT and we have lots of fun. I’ve had Jake as my OT for more than a year and am making lots of progress. We love our therapist Margaret! She is really knowledgeable and helpful. She is kind to my child and works with her at her age appropriate level. The space is really engaging and inventive as well. I’ve never seen anything like it! We love OTA. The therapists are fantastic and the space is beautiful. Our son has been doing speech therapy at OTA for many years (8 of his 12!) and we have nothing but 100% positive things to say. We love OTA. We first learned about it through my son’s school after we noticed he has some difficulties around sensory input and lack of ability to focus. We have been there for almost two years now and I can see a big change in the way he acts at school and at home. I know he will be in good hands going into Kindergarten next year. Our 10 yo loves going to OTA for his therapy appointments. He skips to the building and jumps up when his therapist comes to get him. We’re so grateful for OTA! We have been very satisfied with the speech and OT services at OTA. The therapists are not only highly qualified, they work to build a strong report with my kids and our family. We’ve been very grateful for the staff as well, who respond quickly to book or change appointments. Even though COVID they have provided consistent and responsive service. I have a fun time at OTA and some of my favorite therapists are Diana, Erica, Vannida and Karli. I like them because they make doing speech and OT more fun than the stuff at school. Professional and punctual administrative team and attractive facility. But what makes this place special is the people who work with clients. We've worked with a number of different SLPs and OTs and all have been knowledgeable, empathetic, creative and thoughtful. If you can get on Jennie S's and Emma's schedules, do it! We ADORE Andrea. My son looks forward to his weekly visits with her and has made incredible progress since starting with her. Jennie Schofield has a part of our lives for over 6 years, and has been so helpful to our child and also to us as parents! Great location and facilities, saw exponential growth in our child. He looked forward to each session, nothing but a positive experience. Every visit that I’ve ever had at OTA has been great. Pleasant experience every time. My son loved coming there! JEN is the best. My son typically hates therapies but asks to go every week and is upset when we miss a session. My daughter goes here for her speech therapy and her therapist is amazing. 